History Channel's 'Bible' miniseries is a must-see

5:48 AM,
Mar. 31, 2013

Written by

Lori Borgman
| Special to The Courier-Journal

If you've missed "The Bible," airing on the History Channel, you've missed something worth watching. The miniseries, co-produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, is well done. The premiere episode drew a record audience of 13.1 million viewers.

Meanwhile, Hollywood movers and shakers are shaking their collective heads, confounded by the popularity of an "overtly religious program."

While the immense subject matter has been condensed, is fast-paced and subject to artistic license, the casting, filming and special effects are impressive. One of the most intriguing depictions has ...